Oak Lawn Parks: 2026 Local Guide
Updated: Aug 25
Oak Lawn offers everything from neighborhood playgrounds and sports fields to splash pads, walking paths, a protected prairie and a large wetland refuge. Whether you already live in Oak Lawn, are considering a move or simply want somewhere new to explore, this guide provides a practical overview of the parks currently presented in the Oak Lawn Park District’s official Parks section.
Amenities, seasonal operations and construction access can change. Follow the official links below for the latest information before planning a visit.
Verified August 2026: Locations and amenities in this guide were checked against official Oak Lawn Park District pages. This is an independent local guide published by Cucci Realty. It is not sponsored, maintained or endorsed by the Oak Lawn Park District.
Oak Lawn Parks and Locations
Bailey’s Crossing Dog Park — 9910 S. Melvina Avenue. This fenced dog park has separate space for smaller dogs, seating and drinking fountains. Park District membership and current vaccination records are required.
Brandt Park — West 89th Street and Tulley Avenue. Amenities include a playground, basketball, a football field, a paved walking trail and a ninja-style fitness course.
Centennial Park — West 93rd Street and Nashville Avenue. Oak Lawn’s largest recreation park includes playgrounds, softball and soccer fields, sand-volleyball courts, inline-skating courts and walking paths. Centennial Aquatic Center is adjacent.
Columbus Manor Park — West 100th Street and Moody Avenue. The park features an inclusive playground, sensory and accessible play equipment, a second play area, splash-pad toys and pathways.
Commissioner’s Park — 8993 S. 52nd Avenue. This landscaped park includes a cascading waterfall feature, walking path, floral gardens, sculptured art wall and mature shade trees.
Dillon Park — 101 Oak Center Drive. Highlights include a large playground, small splash pad, 75-foot zip line, walking path, half basketball court and inclusive glider.
Eagle Ridge Tot Lot — 5200 Tomcin Trail. Designed for younger children, this neighborhood play area has a tot playground, swings and access to the Wolfe Wildlife walking path.
Harker Park — 104th Street and Minnick Avenue. The park offers an updated playground with a zip line, a half basketball court and shaded places for a family picnic.
Keeler Park — West 93rd Place and Keeler Avenue. Located near Advocate Christ Medical Center, Keeler includes baseball and soccer fields, a colorful playground and a paved walking path.
Lake Shore Park — 96th Street and East Shore Drive. Set beside Oak Lawn Lake, it offers playgrounds, a walking path, a pond, basketball, tennis courts marked for pickleball and a StoryWalk.
Lawn Manor Park — West 108th Place and Kostner Avenue. Amenities include playgrounds, a spray pad, zip line, walking path, tennis and lighted pickleball courts, plus an outdoor fitness court.
Lewandowski Park — 89th Street and 49th Court. Oak Lawn’s tree arboretum features many tree varieties and an accessible paved walking path with LED lighting.
Little Wolfe — West 107th Street and Laramie Avenue. This neighborhood park has a nature-themed playground, picnic space and walking access. Court access may be affected by the current Wolfe renovation project.
McVickers Park — West 95th Street and McVicker Avenue. This compact tot park includes a main play structure, climber, swings, spring toys and seating.
Memorial Park & Splash Pad — West 102nd Street and Major Avenue. The park includes a pond and fishing pier, paved walking path, playgrounds, splash pad, basketball, tennis and sand volleyball.
Oak Lawn Park District Prairie — West 105th Street and Menard Avenue. This Illinois Nature Preserve protects a rare gravel-based mesic prairie and includes a walking path.
Oak Meadows Park — West 99th Street and 51st Avenue. Following its 2025 renovation, Oak Meadows offers new playgrounds, a walking path, multi-use sports field, pollinator and rain gardens, bird habitat and an illuminated shelter.
Patrick Sullivan Park — West 99th Street and Kostner Avenue. Visitors will find a playground, splash pad, walking path, ball and soccer fields, tennis, pickleball, sand volleyball and picnic space.
Phillips Park — 53rd Avenue and Alexander Place. Features include a playground, small spray area, renovated walking paths, security lighting and a picnic or gathering area.
Schubert Park — 90th Place and Mayfield Avenue. This neighborhood park has play structures for younger and older children, independent play equipment, benches and mature trees.
Williams Place — 102nd Street and Kostner Avenue. The open park is primarily designed for baseball and softball, with grass space also used for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in suitable winter conditions.
Wolfe Wildlife Park — West 109th Street and Laramie Avenue. This natural wetland refuge has a paved walking and biking path, wildlife-viewing areas, a rental shelter and an inclusive tree-themed playground.
Worthbrook Park — 89th Place and Ridgeland Avenue. Worthbrook includes Oak Lawn’s skate park, an accessible playground, mini spray pad, ball fields, basketball, sand volleyball, walking path and fitness station.
What’s New for 2026?
Several Oak Lawn parks and recreation facilities have received recent improvements or are part of active projects:
Oak Meadows Park is open following its 2025 renovation. Improvements include new play equipment, a multi-use field, nature-focused landscaping, accessible game tables, bike racks and a shelter with lighting and picnic tables.
Memorial Activity Center opened after a 2025 renovation. The former pool bathhouse beside Memorial Park now contains two multipurpose recreation rooms and a commercial-grade kitchen and serves as a home for senior programming.
Oak Lawn Ice Arena reopened in January 2026 after a major renovation. Work included a new ice surface and rink equipment, renovated accessible locker rooms and extensive refrigeration and building-system improvements.
The Wolfe Wildlife rejuvenation project is underway. Phase I includes pickleball courts at Little Wolfe, exercise equipment, game tables, bridge-deck and overlook replacement, nature restoration and selected path and light-pole improvements. Check the Park District’s project page for current access information.
The Park District also lists 2026 work at the Racquet, Fitness & Gymnastics Center, including mechanical and roof improvements and updates to the front desk and lobby.
Considering a Move in Oak Lawn?
Parks and recreation are only part of choosing the right Oak Lawn home and neighborhood. Cucci Realty can help you compare current properties, location considerations and your buying, selling or property-management options.
Explore our Oak Lawn homes and community guide, call 708-505-7088 or schedule a phone consultation.
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